The giants fight: Bavaria meets Leverkusen in the cup showdown!

In the DFB Cup round of 16, there is a gripping duel between the record winner Bayern Munich and the defending champion Bayer Leverkusen. On Tuesday evening (8:45 p.m.), Bayern welcomes the Leverkusener in the Allianz Arena, where the Munich people have to win to reach the next round. Last September the meeting in Munich ended with a 1-1 draw, after a 0: 3 setback this year. Bayer coach Xabi Alonso has never lost in his previous encounters against Bavaria.

An important player is missing on both sides: Bavaria has to do without the injured Harry Kane, who has already scored 20 goals this season. Trainer Vincent Kompany emphasized that Kane cannot be replaced one to one, but there is enough talent in the squad to close this gap. Players like Jamal Musiala and Thomas Müller could set decisive accents on the offensive, as Yahoo Sports reports. Victor Boniface, who also suffers from a muscle injury, fails on the Leverkusen side. But Patrik Schick, who scored six goals in the last four competitive games, leads the series of attacks and is highlighted by Lukas Hradecky, the goalkeeper, as a key player.

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In the current season, Leverkusen has shown a rising form curve and self -confident achievements in the Bundesliga. Sports Managing Director Simon Rolfes is optimistic and explained that in Munich you wanted to show how strong the team is. Both teams have their scoring options, but the meeting also means a test for the defensive. Bavaria, who are unbeaten in their last five home games against Leverkusen, do everything possible to continue this series. Before the kick -off, a late decision on the availability of Serge Gnabry, which was last with knee problems.

For fans of both camps, this game promises pure excitement: Who will prevail at eye level in the duel? The Munich hope of ending the waiting time for the 25th final entry since their last cup victory in 2020, while the Leverkuseners rely on the repetition of success last season.